New guidance around parental alienation a significant step forward

New guidance around parental alienation a significant step forward

New guidance from the Family Justice Council represents a significant step forward when dealing with cases involving allegations of ‘alienating behaviour’. I am pleased to have contributed to this important workstream alongside my respected colleagues on FJC. The...
Sir Andrew MacFarlane congratulates FLANC on  innovation award

Sir Andrew MacFarlane congratulates FLANC on innovation award

  “Described by Sir Andrew MacFarlane as ‘one of those ideas which is so good you wonder why we hadn’t thought of it sooner’ FLANC has picked up its second award in as many months. Family Advice for the Neurodivergent Community (FLANC)  was awarded the Family Law...
Farhana Shahzady joins as consultant solicitor

Farhana Shahzady joins as consultant solicitor

Beck Fitzgerald is delighted to announce that Farhana Shahzady has joined the firm as a consultant solicitor. Farhana is an exceptional family lawyer and mediator. Farhana is a national expert on the thorny and contemporary issue of spousal maintenance, upon which she...
FLANC wins Resolution innovation award

FLANC wins Resolution innovation award

  We are thrilled to announce that Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community (FLANC) has won the Innovation Champion Award at the esteemed Resolution Awards 2024. This award celebrates FLANC’s pioneering efforts to create a more inclusive and accessible...
Family Lawyers join forces to support neurodivergent community

Family Lawyers join forces to support neurodivergent community

Family lawyers from different firms and chambers have joined forces to set up a specialist group dedicated to ensuring the neurodivergent community has equal access to justice. FLANC (Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community) has been spearheaded by Duncan...